Legal Question in Constitutional Law in New Jersey
electoral franchise
Hi, I am a law student from Isreal I'm writing a work on electoral franchise.I would like to get information about my subject and the legal issue, Wether a person who comitted crime has the right of voting in public elections.Thanke you.
Asked on 8/08/04, 11:25 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: electoral franchise
Persons convicted of felony crimes in the U.S. lose many of their rights of citizenship, including the right to vote. One does not lose voting rights upon conviction of a misdemeanor. In some instances those convicted of a felony can have their civil rights restored after serving their sentences.
Answered on 8/09/04, 8:44 am
Antoinette Wooten
The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC
Re: electoral franchise
As the law stands in the United States now, those who have been convicted of felonies cannot vote in any elections.
Answered on 8/08/04, 3:41 pm
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